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NPR on Multitasking

Season 9 • 07/16/2013

NPR says multitasking is a myth, but Stephen proves it's just a matter of focus.

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07:04

People Who Are Destroying America - Lynn Harrell
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When classical cellist Lynn Harrell tries to obtain frequent flyer miles for his partner, Cello Harrell, one airline decides to fight back.
07/15/2013
00:06

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
07/15/2013
01:02

Stephen's Vacation
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Just back from vacation, Stephen brags about his tan and his international connections.
07/15/2013
03:11

KTVU-TV on Asiana Airlines Crash
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Racist jokes on TV damage Asiana Airlines' sterling reputation as a world leader in almost landing planes.
07/15/2013
04:10

George Zimmerman Verdict
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Fox News' Geraldo Rivera explains why an all-female jury found George Zimmerman not guilty in the Trayvon Martin murder case.
07/15/2013
03:52

Royal Baby Bump
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The whole galaxy is abuzz because Kate the Great is three days late.
07/16/2013
06:13

David Karp
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Tumblr creator David Karp discusses dropping out of high school, selling his site to Yahoo and letting pornographic images slide.
07/16/2013
05:06

Tip/Wag - Non-Rioting Black People & Fox News
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Crowds gather to peacefully protest George Zimmerman's acquittal, and Elisabeth Hasselbeck joins Fox & Friends.
07/16/2013
00:36

Intro - 7/16/13
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Racial tensions escalate, Americans lose their attention span, and Tumblr founder David Karp talks about his social networking site.
07/16/2013
00:07

Sign Off - MacBox
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Stephen types feverishly on a pizza box.
07/16/2013
05:03

NPR on Multitasking
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According to NPR, multitaskers are terrible at all sorts of cognitive tasks -- but in their defense, they're terrible at them at the same time.
07/16/2013
00:08

Sign Off - Paper Fan
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Stephen gets some air.
07/17/2013
04:56

Jerry Seinfeld Pt. 2
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Jerry Seinfeld discusses his role models and controls Stephen with his yelling.
07/17/2013
01:48

Dysfunctional House Republicans & Immigration Reform
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The lamestream media says the House of Representatives can't get anything done, but the immigration reform bill is full of problems.
07/17/2013
04:41

Food Stamp Funding
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Republicans show they are willing to compromise on the farm bill by eliminating the part they refused to compromise on.
07/17/2013
03:13

Rolling Stone's Boston Bomber Cover
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Up until now, Rolling Stone's covers always featured role models like Roman Polanski, O.J. Simpson or Charles Manson.
07/17/2013
05:34

Jerry Seinfeld Pt. 1
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Comedian Jerry Seinfeld puts no effort into his web series, "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee."
07/17/2013
05:49

Jeff Bridges
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Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges theorizes about the afterlife and discusses his organization for children, the End Hunger Network.
07/18/2013
02:47

Edward Snowden's Asylum Option
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As NSA leaker Edward Snowden continues to hole up in Moscow's airport, Senator Lindsey Graham suggests that America boycott the 2014 Russian Olympics.
07/18/2013
05:43

Breaking News on College Sex
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The New York Times nails the shocking evidence of college sex in 2013, 2012, 2010, 2008, 1997, 1988, 1976, 1972, 1968, 1967, 1963 and 1940.
07/18/2013
04:04

Political Sex Scandals & New York City Elections - Eliot Spitzer
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NYC comptroller candidate Eliot Spitzer explains the role of comptroller, discusses the 2008 financial crisis and defends market regulation.
07/18/2013
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